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The plaques commemorate nurses Ellen Julia Gould, Penelope Frater, and Julia Bligh Johnston who served in the South African (Boer) War and World War One. Each plaque is a red tile with a white border and inscription. They are located on the Australian Imperial Force (A.I.F.) memorial wall at the Woronora Cemetery.
When Sydney nurses Nellie Gould, Penelope Frater and Julia Bligh Johnston arrived in South Africa in February 1900, they discovered a nurse’s worst nightmare: rampant disease, inadequate clean water and supplies, and unsanitary conditions in makeshift hospitals. In addition, they received a rather cold reception from the local nurses in the British hospitals where they were stationed. The Australian women were members of the newly formed New South Wales Army Nursing Service Reserve (NSWANSR), and part of a group of 14 who had been sent to South Africa with the second contingent of the NSW Army Medical Corp. Lady Superintendent Gould was their matron.
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When Sydney nurses Nellie Gould, Penelope Frater and Julia Bligh Johnston arrived in South Africa in February 1900, they discovered a nurse’s worst nightmare: rampant disease, inadequate clean water and supplies, and unsanitary conditions in makeshift hospitals. In addition, they received a rather cold reception from the local nurses in the British hospitals where they were stationed. The Australian women were members of the newly formed New South Wales Army Nursing Service Reserve (NSWANSR), and part of a group of 14 who had been sent to South Africa with the second contingent of the NSW Army Medical Corp. Lady Superintendent Gould was their matron.
Location
| Address: | 121 Linden Street, Woronora Cemetery, War Memorial, Sutherland, 2232 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.032333 Long: 151.049938 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
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| Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
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Front Inscription
Plaque :
In loving memory of Penelope Frater.
Died 12th Dec. 1939.
Aged 70 years.
South African & Great War.
Nursing Sections.
Plaque :
In loving memory of Ellen Julia Gould R.R.C.
Matron Sth African & Great Wars.
Died 19th July 1941.
Aged 81 years.
Plaque :
In loving memory of Sister Julia Bligh Johnston.
Died 23rd June 1940.
Sth. African Campaign –1900. Great War – 1914 - 1919.
Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: NRWM, MAMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
